CVE-2018-8710

Name: CVE-2018-8710
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-14T19:29:00.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8710 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A remote code execution issue was discovered in the WooCommerce Products Filter (aka WOOF) plugin before 2.2.0 for WordPress, as demonstrated by the shortcode parameter in a woof_redraw_woof action. The plugin implemented a page redraw AJAX function accessible to anyone without any authentication. EPSS estimates a 4.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution issue was discovered in the WooCommerce Products Filter (aka WOOF) plugin before 2.2.0 for WordPress, as demonstrated by the shortcode parameter in a woof_redraw_woof action. The plugin implemented a page redraw AJAX function accessible to anyone without any authentication. WordPress shortcode markup in the "shortcode" parameters would be evaluated. Normally unauthenticated users can't evaluate shortcodes as they are often sensitive.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.32%

89.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Woocommerce-Filter	Woocommerce Products Filter	< 2.2.0

References

https://sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/arbitrary-shortcode-execution-local-file-inclusion-in-woof-pluginus-net/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce-products-filter/#developersRelease Notes
https://www.woocommerce-filter.com/update-woocommerce-products-filter-v-2-2-0/Vendor Advisory
https://sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/arbitrary-shortcode-execution-local-file-inclusion-in-woof-pluginus-net/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce-products-filter/#developersRelease Notes
https://www.woocommerce-filter.com/update-woocommerce-products-filter-v-2-2-0/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8710?

How severe is CVE-2018-8710?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8710 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8710?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST